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Three local athletes hold college signing ceremonies

Matanzas' Hannah Loder, center, signed Friday with the University of South Florida for cross country and track. Loder finished in the top 35 in the last three state cross country meets and is a three-time, News-Journal Runner of the Year and one-time Track Athlete of the Year,.

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Published: Friday, February 15, 2013 at 3:25 p.m.

Last Modified: Saturday, February 16, 2013 at 12:30 a.m.

Loder, who finished in the top 35 in the last three state cross country meets and is a three-time, News-Journal Runner of the Year and one-time Track Athlete of the Year, signed with the University of South Florida for cross country and track.

Allen, who made three trips to the state meet with the Pirates, signed with Troy University in Alabama for cross country and track.

"It isn't possible to explain how grateful I am for Hannah and Cameron's contributions to our program during their time here," Matanzas cross country and track coach James Wolfe said. "Through their leadership, their work ethic and their responsibility, they have made clear what is expected of the members of the Matanzas cross country and track and field teams.

"I feel so incredibly blessed to have been able to coach two phenomenal athletes, who are both going to do great things during their college careers, great things that will go far beyond the scope of athletics. USF and Troy are getting two great individuals, and I couldn't possibly be more proud of Hannah and Cameron."

Wofford, who won District 2-4A titles in the long jump and triple jump last season, signed with Yale University for track.

<p>Matanzas' Hannah Loder and Cameron Allen and Spruce Creek's Rachel Wofford had college signing ceremonies Friday.<ep></p><p>Loder, who finished in the top 35 in the last three state cross country meets and is a three-time, News-Journal Runner of the Year and one-time Track Athlete of the Year, signed with the University of South Florida for cross country and track.<ep></p><p>Allen, who made three trips to the state meet with the Pirates, signed with Troy University in Alabama for cross country and track.<ep></p><p>"It isn't possible to explain how grateful I am for Hannah and Cameron's contributions to our program during their time here," Matanzas cross country and track coach James Wolfe said. "Through their leadership, their work ethic and their responsibility, they have made clear what is expected of the members of the Matanzas cross country and track and field teams.<ep></p><p>"I feel so incredibly blessed to have been able to coach two phenomenal athletes, who are both going to do great things during their college careers, great things that will go far beyond the scope of athletics. USF and Troy are getting two great individuals, and I couldn't possibly be more proud of Hannah and Cameron."<ep></p><p>Wofford, who won District 2-4A titles in the long jump and triple jump last season, signed with Yale University for track.<ep></p>